Ziziphus / ˈzɪzɪfəs / [3] is a genus of spiny shrubs and small trees in the buckthorn family, Rhamnaceae. It includes 68 species native to tropical and subtropical Africa, Eurasia, and …

The jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) fruit: a review of current knowledge of fruit composition and health benefits. J Agric Food Chem. 2013 Apr 10;61 (14):3351-63.

Jujube (UK / ˈdʒuːdʒuːb /; US / ˈdʒudʒub / or / ˈdʒudʒəbiː / [5]), sometimes jujuba, scientific name Ziziphus jujuba, and also called red date, Chinese date, and Chinese jujube, [6] is a species in …

Ziziphus mauritiana is a spiny, evergreen shrub or small tree up to 15 m high, with trunk 40 cm or more in diameter; spreading crown; stipular spines and many drooping branches.

Ziziphus mucronata is an important multi-purpose plant species that has been used in African traditional medicine for ages in the treatment of various devastating human and animal …

May 2, 2023 · The Zizyphus genus comprises around 40 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs and trees that fall under the family Rhamnaceae. The Zizyphus genus has been …

Ziziphus jujuba, called common jujube, is a small, droopy-branched, somewhat spiny, deciduous tree or large shrub that is native from southeastern Europe to China.

Attributes: Genus: Ziziphus Species: jujuba Family: Rhamnaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Used in Chinese and herbal medicine for its effects on the nervous system Life Cycle: Woody …

Sep 3, 2021 · Ziziphus is a fairly balanced fruit, containing the essentials in vitamins A, C, and E, along with B1, B2, and B3. Mineral-wise, it contains magnesium, zinc, and potassium to …

The characteristic paired spines of Ziziphus, which are modified stipules, are a feature shared with Paliurus; the leaves of both genera also typically show three strong veins from the leaf-base.